POW Releases Near as 108 More Arrive in Plane Line
The Defense Department coordinated POW releases amid news from overseas. Air Force Col David W Winn praised the POWs as they received American- supplied uniforms and support. Vietnam and Hanoi schedules included two pilots and 27 military personnel plus five civilians to be freed, leaving 146 still in communist hands and targeting March 26 for resolution. Notable released include Philip W Manhard, Maj Floyd Thompson, and Pfc Ronald L Ridgway, with Ridgway learning of survival only as the cease fire lists emerged.
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Tetteatiya
Itp
Floyd ‘Thompson
Demilitarized Zone
Ronald L. Ridgway
Houston
Tex
Khe Sanh
Alfono Uate
Bell Gardens
Calif
Riate
Ridgway
Hanoi
Winds Roar Across West Texas With 59 MPH Gusts
A weather update notes 59 mile per hour winds and gusts up to 90 mph in Guadalupe Pass, with hurricane force winds reported. Storms taper to drizzle in Southeast Texas while the Panhandle remains gusty. Dust storms sweep western Texas as a Pacific cool front nears, bringing mainly minor temperature changes.
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Guadalupe Pass
West Texas
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Pacific
Nixon signals tough crime laws and drug policy overhaul
The president defended harsh penalties including death penalty restoration and bail держ to curb drug crimes. He opposed marijuana legalization and proposed major federal changes, including revised insanity standards and expanded aid to law enforcement via revenue sharing, claiming progress and urging broader action.
Winners Named In Little Britches Club Playday Events
The Little Britches Club held an open playday with bull riding steer riding and pole bending events. Winners across age groups were named in barrel race pole bending flag race and related events, led by Donna Willeke Sabrina Wilcoxson Janet Hanson and Tim Lee with multiple placements across divisions.
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Little Britches Club
Chris
Donna Willeke
Sabrina Wilcoxson
Millican
Devil Copeland
Otwell
Dean Millican
Amy
Chris Phillips
Kerry Wilcoxson
Vicki Proctor
Randal Mayfield
Terry Wilcoxson
Sabrina Wilcoxon
Gary Otwell
Doug Millican
David Copeland
Candy McNew
Jay Mayfield
Danny Otwell
Tim Lee
Deen Millican
Amy Willeke
Donna Mingus
Cindy Letcher
Joe Mayfield
Pang
Tony Pla
Ation
Diana Willeke
Julia
Debbie Stone
Stone
Grady Lee Mises
Steve ‘Keeton
Taramy Matthews
Jack Lee
Marshal Greer
Sharon Wilcoxson
D. Hanson
Frances Tanson
Butch Doty
Chr Phillips
Kellie Hird
David Copeland E McNew
Tony Patton
Laurie Mayfield
Donny Mingus
Janet Hanson
Dedtre Stone
Tr Patton
Elaine Stone
Steve Keeton
Tarmy Ammuce Hicks
Dorma Batkin
Ona Oeene
Drunkenness Bill Advances To Gov King In New Mexico
A state measure decriminalizing drunkenness clears the legislature and goes to Governor King for approval. The bill moves through the Senate and House, reflecting a shift in handling public intoxication within New Mexico. Abel McBride a Democrat aided the measure amid party debates.
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Bill
Gov. King
Santa FE
N.M
Ce King
New Mexico
Abel McBride
Annexed Area Zone Ordinances Put In Immediate Effect
Nine city ordinances specify original zoning for annexed areas and mirror existing conditions at annexation. Council passed all measures Tuesday with emergency clauses. one dissent targeted a commercial site near Burleson Jary School over potential beer or pool hall use. Mayor Jim Reese warned against changes that could devalue annexed areas by preventing expansion or resale.
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Larry
Theroperty
Burleson Jary
Jim Reese
Auto Blown Over Injures Odessa Woman
An Odessa woman suffered minor head injuries when her car overturned. She received emergency treatment at Midland Memorial Hospital after reporting the vehicle rolled over and she hit her head on the roof.
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Midland
Odess
Midland Memorial Hospital
State May Sue For Funding Overdue Local Service
Atty general John Hill told HEW Secretary Cas Weilberger the state may sue to recover funds owed for local service. He requested HEW reconsider Texas’ claim of 92.7 million dollars and noted the state’s position in a formal letter.
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Austin. Tex
Israel leader Devi Ben Gurion Released After Illness
Devi Ben Gurion, elder statesman of Israel, was released from a hospital today after suffering an ailment. The accessible report notes his condition improved and he will continue care at home under medical guidance.
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Tel Aviv
Iap
Devi Ben Gurion
Israel
Ars Today
Knife & Fork Speaker Charles Forbes Taylor to Speak
Odessa Knife & Fork Club welcomes Charles Forbes Taylor at 6 30 p m Friday in the Inn of the Golden West. The English born author lecturer humorist and traveler has lectured for over fifty years across Europe Australia and much of the United States. He holds a PhD in law from Baylor and a PhD in divinity from Harttee Simmons.
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Knife & Fork
Charles Forbes Taylor
Odessa Knife & Fork Club
Inn of the Golden West
England
Taylor
Europe
Australia
U.S
Hawaii
Baylor University
Harttie-Simmnons
Midland Police Chief trims force amid promotions and retirements
A Midland Police Department reshuffle follows Chief Moldings new policy, with promotions for Lt. Roger Meurer and Officer Tonwray White and retirements or removals in the ranks. The changes affect staffing positions and department leadership.
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Midland
Mold
Wale
Ily F
Cai
Rit Spalding
Roger Meurer
Tonwray White
Fragmented County Court Ledger Of Names And Accidents
A garbled list from a municipal court record appears with numerous names, addresses, and references to accidents and damages. The document cites individuals such as Sanne Mover Jordan and Gloria B.aar among many others, with scattered notes on vehicles and property damages. It preserves the eventful, if unreadable, record of court filings and incidents including injuries and parkings.
Scouts Exposition Set For Saturday In Ector County Coliseum
The Comanche Trails District Exposition will open Saturday at Ector County Coliseum with 43 exhibits across all areas. Charles Ross of Odessa chairs the event and Laren Lewis heads ticket sales with over 1 000 members in the district. Exhibits go on display Friday afternoon ahead of a $1 admission with many tickets sold door to door. a strong environmental theme highlights the event.
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Comanche Trails District
Ector County
Syvery
Strat Geliereal
Charles Ross
Odessa
Laren Lewis
Ee Ee Ae Om
Explorer Post
Odessa Police _ 15
Absentee Voting Window Noted for March Deadline
Voters are reminded that absentee ballots must be requested by March 30 at 5 p.m. to cast votes in the upcoming election.
Biographical note of Monte Ray death leads to family details
Haley Bell, 77, cofounder in 1955 of Bell Broadcasting System, died Monday in Detroit. The article blends brief obituary notes, mentioning a Monte Ray killed in an automobile accident and listing survivors including a brother, sister, and grandchildren, with sparse biographical details.
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Eet
Monte Ray
Mtn Serta
Ronnie
Dinah
Haley
Deaths from Texas towns clutter obituary notices
Obituary items list Ira Bennett Phillips Jr. 55 of Humble later buried in Greenwood Cemetery after death at home. Also noted are services for Bob D. Huff 40 of Midland, Pilar R. Garcia 58 of Kimble County, Frend Valencia Franco 68 of Fort Stockton, Mrs Susie Ingine Sweetwater, J. Y. Walker 67 of Alpine, and other survivors and burial details across Texas towns.
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LB. Phillips
Froilov
Franco
Police Push Search For Station Robber
A robbery occurred at Friday's Fina Service Station on Gardendale Highway. The clerk, Friday, reported about 6:30 a.m. the robber, described as six foot two and 210 pounds, emerged from the rear with a handgun and struck him while taking cash, then fled with the money.
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Fina
Gardendale Highway
Fah
Grand Jury Panel Named for Ector County Term
The 161st District Court ordered a grand jury panel for the September term to report at 9:00 a.m. on March 2. Names include Prentis Williams, Juan M. Hernandez, Thomas Nelien, Neal Hensley, Thomas Murphy Jr., JL Barnett Jr., Mrs. water Duff, William Travis McCrary and others from Fair Oaks and Cambridge Avenue.
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Ector County
Prentis Williams
Juan M. Hernandez
Don Thomas Nelien
Fair Oaks
Neal Hensley
Cambridge Avenue
Thomas D. Murphy Jr
West Cresent
JL. Barnett Jr
Mra.water
Dali Duff
Idlewood
William Travis McCrary
Locumt
Odessa trustees plan meetings and noon events
A stream of notices lists a Board of Trustees meeting with Jack Jordan, a Black Tournament, and multiple noon gatherings at venues including Downtown Lions Inn, Odessnt, and the National Guard Armory. Also listed are Basin Lions, West Texas Gorm and Miners Society, Brencho Chevrolet, and VFW Post 4372 with various start times.
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Defense Department
United States
Stafford
Hong Kong
Air Force
David W. Winn
Winn
Minneapolis
Minn
America
China
Vietnam
Gia Lam
Philip W. Manhard
McLean, Va
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Dalhart
Panhandle
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Victoria
Brownsville
Cotulla
el Paso
Congress
Ijuana
Nixon
Siac
St Hospital
Tonay
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Wansand
Deere Com
Soracrnia
Elmer Henry
Imanueie Mocade
Sanne Mover
Jordan
Joen
Iwegnay
Jenn
Wie Deer
Gloria B.aar
Caratrae Wena Rarker
Winona
Cynan
Maule B. McDougal
Linde A. Beccun
Clerledaction
Janis E. Prien
Mary
Mekinson
J.T. Glerk
Stowmover
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Montgomery
Etn
WN. Green
Lacey Green
Nevis L Vatinews
Getty Caddell
Billy Grizzall
Emme Rivers
Arthur Hailes
David Feu
Hey Besuchemo
Shirley Jorda Bone
Glia
Sutlerver
Ny ‘Washburn
Misnie Drennanson
Jentena
Ruby ‘Scott
Howard Glalr
LeRoy Beet
Charles ‘Thomas
Ce, Reel
Wilma Davis
Mery ‘Meynolds
Madeng Hemiltm
Ann Chance
Leon
Tene WA
Ang March
R. Parker
Dougies
Bor
Dress Debusk
Cumberland
Boy
Jot Valder
Rasan
Terty
Damenes Pial University
Andreasi
Ronald Earl Plummer
Maste
Marvin Fogler Shurley
Bale W. Curry
Matt
Neck of
East Elehth
Frank Steven Jackson
Lubbock
Larry George Ivy
Bamanes
Torn
Obeara
Alpine
The
Christian Church
Hazel Lewis
Escondido
Laura Taylo
Howard, Kan
Odessa Man's
City of Lubbock
Meadow
Grace Atkinson
Elve Seven
Humble
Grace Deena
Rosenburg
Joyce Macha
Pecos
Bob D. Huff
Midland Buss
Memorial Hospital
Sere W. Ellis
Resthaven Memorial Park
Huff
Bom
Wills Point
Helen Morris
Canton
Hull
Bobby Hull
Justin Huff
Joe N. Hulf
Billy Joe Hoff
Virginia McCallum
Wills
RK. Garcia
Little Mexico
Susie Hamilton
Sweetwater
Susie Ingine
Tess
Abilene
Dave C. Hamilton
Robert Lee
Superwater
Stapdin
Champion
Audrey Grissom
Crane
Beatrice Holland
Hiron
J. Y. Walker
Sam
Wa.m
Ape
Emergency Lions Cater
Cry Hawre
Downtown Lions
Inn of the Golden West Ballroom
Odessa Civitan
Bonlanza Steakhouse
Sandhills American Business Club
Sanda Restaurant
Sands
Gants Odessnt
National Guard
Andrews Highway
Basin Lions
Basin Lion's den
South
West Texea Gorm and Miners) Society
Brencho Chevrolet
Pau
VFW
Hall Mahoney
East
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